Thursday, February 14, 2013

Hello Romance! DYI Valentines Bliss

Sugared Rose Petals

Here at BEAUTIFUL YOU in conjunction with Recherch'e Organics we thought to give you a little Valentines gift of your very own. How about a Do It Yourself guide of romantic recipes? We list the ingredients and YOU create the experience!!!

*Take one organically grown rose (no need to eat the chemicals) place on wax paper
*Spray rose with fine mister 1 part water 1 part
glycerin (found at nearly all health food
stores)
*Lightly dust with the finest confectioners sugar
you can find
*Allow at least 4 hours to dry
*Present to your favorite sweetheart!

Red Wine ( um... Yes)

While at the store pick up an extra bottle of Red Wine... One to drink one to use while bathing.

*The Polyphenols in red wine are chalked full of antioxidants (great for the skin, helping it feel more youthful and vibrant).
*The Tartaric Acid in champagne lightens skin discolorations and reduces fine lines).
*Both are great for cleansing pours.

Red Wine or Champagne Honey Bath:
1 cup of red wine or champagne and 1 half cup of honey added to a bath and Enjoy!

Chocolate Body Scrub

So far we have sugared rose petals, sips of red wine, champagne and honey scrub and now...

CHOCOLATE BODY SCRUB

1/2 c. raw sugar

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/4 c. unsweetened coco powder

1/4 c. sweet almond oil or coconut oil (at room temp.)

Mix together ingredients, lavish on skin in small circular motions, treat your loved one to this delicious exfoliating experience (and noticed the softness there after).

And as always, please share what you think! Tried these recipes or ones similar, have a great experience you want to share. Post comments~ Remember we can celebrate love every day~ Small elegant surprises are something most every woman will love!